The purpose of this study is to understand how people control walking and balance. We are looking for healthy older adults who are interested in joining the study. Participants will walk on a treadmill while using an interactive display that will help them modify their walking pattern. We will determine how these modifications...
Anemia is a condition where the body is not making enough red blood cells to transport oxygen. The objective of this study is to learn about the impact of anemia on the oxygen delivery to the brain as measured by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and brain cognitive functions. We hope to...
The number of people who vape and use e-cigarettes has been increasing, particularly among young adults. We want to examine how factors associated with vaping and e-cigarette use, such as flavoring and nicotine level, effect people's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and effectiveness of an experimental technique to obtain biopsies of pancreatic lesions. This technique uses biopsy forceps, which are small jaw-like devices that open and close, to also obtain tissue samples for examination and diagnosis. The biopsy forceps will pass...
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of a procedure using the RECELL® System for repigmentation of stable vitiligo. Stable vitiligo means that for at least 12 months:
• Areas affected by loss of pigment have not increased in size.
• No new areas with...
Some stroke patients have severe weakness in one arm and must rely on their less-affected arm for daily activities. Previous research has shown that in some patients, the less-affected arm also experiences weakness due to the stroke. This research is being done to find out if the less-affected arm can be...
Do any of your friends, family, or loved ones have problems remembering or have developed Alzheimer’s disease? The USC Alzheimer Disease Research Center is testing how well a drug may help to prevent the loss of memory. The research team is looking for volunteers (ages 60 to 75) who do...
A person with Alzheimer's often feels anxious or upset easily. They might be restless, unable to sleep or pace back and forth. These problems, called agitation, can keep them from a normal day-and-night routine and might become harmful for your loved one or their caregivers.
Can FDA-approved medication that treats...
Researchers at USC are seeking study participants who vape or smoke as well as non-smokers in the Los Angeles area. The purpose of the research is to study the health benefits and risks of electronic cigarettes (e-cigs). Your participation will help to better understand the potential effects of e-cigs on...
Do you want to quit smoking, but not sure how? Are you having a hard time finding resources to help you take the first step towards quitting?
The researchers at the USC Health, Emotion, and Addiction Laboratory are looking for cigarette smokers between the ages of 21 and 65 years old who...
The objective of this study is to determine if a minimally invasive optical probe can accurately predict a histological diagnosis of dysplastic or malignant tumor cells in solid lesions of the pancreas. If effective, this optical probe would facilitate the detection of malignant and pre-malignant pancreatic lesions. This would lead...
This is an open label, multi-center, single arm phase II study. The study will investigate the efficacy of sodium cridanimod in conjunction with progestin therapy in a population of patients with recurrent or persistent PrR-negative endometrial cancer. Eligible patients will be enrolled into the study and administered sodium cridanimod in...
The number of people who vape and use e-cigarettes has been increasing, particularly among young adults. We want to examine how factors associated with vaping and e-cigarette use, such as flavoring and nicotine level, effect people's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
This study is about understanding attempts to quit cigarette smoking in couples. Your participation will help determine better treatment efforts for couples who smoke that want to quit. The study is being funded by the California Tobacco Related Disease Prevention Program.
We are interested in creating better means of suicide prevention. One way to do this is by discussing suicide with those who have lost a loved one. If you are a survivor of loss, we want to hear the story of your loved one. We believe that by investigating the...
The purpose of this study is to examine how mobile apps that focus on mindfulness techniques and stress reduction skills can help post-9/11 veterans. Several stand-alone apps for phones have been developed, but they have yet to be tested to see if they are helpful for veterans who may living...
This is a multi-center, multi-national, randomized, parallel-group, placebo-controlled, double-blind study with a 17 week (maximum) treatment period consisting of an initial, open-label dose titration (up to 2 weeks), followed by a washout period (up to 3 weeks), followed by a 12 week treatment period on a stable dose.
Suicide is the second leading cause of death among young adults in the United States. Some types of thinking patterns and feelings may differ in people with a history of depression and suicidal thoughts. However, not enough is known about how the brain influences the way people feel, like how...
The purpose of this CHLA Research Study is to collect and compare information from your child's magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans, neurological exam and neuropsychological assessments. We hope to find whether there is a specific pattern of brain changes associated with prematurity that will help with early screening, diagnosis, and...
Under the FDA rule Exception From Informed Consent (EFIC), severely injured patients taken to LAC+USC Medical Center with internal bleeding may be enrolled into this clinical trial without their prior consent.
This site is to inform the public about this upcoming study and to give...
85% of survivors of stroke experience walking issues, which limit their activities and participation. These issues include decreased coordination and slower walking, which might make people more prone to falls.
The objective of this study is to measure walking in people shortly after stroke and to identify which aspects...
The All of Us Research Program is a historic effort to gather information from one million or more people living in the United States. All of Us is a research program funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The mission of the All of Us Research Program is to accelerate health research and medical breakthroughs,...
Anemia is a condition where the body is not making enough red blood cells to transport oxygen. The objective of this study is to learn how anemia may affect the oxygen delivery to the brain as measured by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). By studying this, we hope to better identify...
